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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies in Japanese airspace during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. This flight aimed to honor the C-130’s enduring legacy and its significant role in advancing U.S. Air Force airlift capabilities over the past 70 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, operates a C-130J Super Hercules near Mt. Fuji during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. This event served as a tribute to the C-130’s vital contributions to resilient, agile, and responsive logistics operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies in Japanese airspace during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The C-130 has been the core of the 374th Airlift Wing’s airlift mission, delivering synchronized and credible logistics across the Indo-Pacific at the speed of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepares to taxi onto a runway to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The C-130 has been the core of the 374th Airlift Wing’s airlift mission, delivering synchronized and credible logistics across the Indo-Pacific at the speed of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Martin Krist, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron assistant chief of training, took part in the Plans Examiner Course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. The week-long joint operations training course brought together personnel from all four military branches from across 10 installations in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on improving coordination and planning skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter wears the United States Air Force Fire Protection patch during the Plans Examiner Course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. The week-long joint operations training course equips service members with a better understanding of developing plans and conducting fire inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo/video by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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From left, Byron Beasley, fire inspector from Navy Region Japan at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, and U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Schatzle, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector from Yokota Air Base, Japan, work together during the Plans Examiner Course at Yokota, Aug. 13, 2024. The week-long joint operations training course brought together personnel from all four military branches from across 10 installations in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on improving coordination and planning skills (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Mark Bird, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Instructor, instructs the Plans Examiner Course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. The week-long joint operations training course brought together personnel from all four military branches from across 10 installations in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on improving coordination and planning skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A military child makes an announcement from a 374th Security Forces Squadron vehicle during the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024.A military child makes an announcement from a 374th Security Forces Squadron vehicle during the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. The 374 SFS team provided kids with the chance to explore the vehicle and learn about operations at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Yokota community members explore the booths at the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Aug. 15, 2024. The event featured a variety of activities, including hands-on projects, games, giveaways, and performances, celebrating the start of the 2024-25 school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A Yokota child hands a representative from a booth an imitation passport during the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. Participating children could stop by each booth and collect a total of 15 stamps to enter a raffle, featuring a variety of prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A Yokota community member hosts a ring toss at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. To mark the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, the School Liaison Program, Military and Family Readiness Center and Integrated Prevention Office organized a Back to School Expo featuring a variety of resources and engaging activities for families. Attendees experienced hands-on projects, games, giveaways and performances throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A child claims their prize at the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Aug. 15, 2024. The event featured a variety of activities, including hands-on projects, games, giveaways, and performances, to celebrate the start of the 2024-25 school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off from Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A maintainer assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A maintainer assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares to marshal a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepares to taxi at Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Colby Brusch, 374th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, speak with 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron personnel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with a 36th Airlift Squadron crew chief at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling, sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Brett Cochran, 374th AW deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Colby Brusch, 374th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, approach a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling, sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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